Real Madrid GM Valdano loves Athletic Bilbao ace Llorente

Real Madrid GM Jorge Valdano has admitted his admiration for Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente.

Llorente has been linked with Real and Barcelona in recent weeks.

Valdano said: "He is a player that I love. He has reached maturity and is ready for new experiences."

"But the debate about our attack is not open at Real Madrid."